Sustainable laundry sour compositions with iron control
US9783767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D2111/14
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Linen treatment compositions and linen processes are disclosed which help to prevent iron deposition from wash water, and/or redeposition after iron containing stain (such as blood) removal by alkaline detergents. The linen treatment composition is a combination of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and an acid source, which may be organic or inorganic. The invention provides for effective iron control in a phosphorus-free formula that is also free of toxic or hazardous chemicals and includes sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients, while still providing effective iron control.
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